Ford Falcon. Manual - part 5
100-00-17 General
Information 100-00-17
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
All instrument gauges (except fuel gauge) read
Brake Testing
zero.
With the ignition switched on, check:
WARNING: When brake testing, avoid
breathing the smoke or fumes from hot brakes,
Ignition controlled warning lights come on.
this may contain asbestos dust which is
Engine temperature gauge registers a reading
hazardous to health, see Health and Safety
compatible with the engine temperature.
Precautions.
Fuel gauge registers a reading appropriate to the
Avoid brake testing on busy roads where it can cause
fuel level in the tank.
inconvenience or danger to other road users.
The operation of the handbrake warning light and
fluid level warning indicator light.
CAUTION: Brake testing which includes
heavy brake applications should not be carried
On Road or Roller Test Check:
out with new brake pads/discs or linings/drums
until the components have bedded-in. New brake
CAUTION: If road testing, check the brake
friction components will not reach full efficiency
operation while still travelling at low speed before until the bedding-in process is complete.
continuing with the test. If the brakes pull to one
Test the brakes at several speeds within the normal
side, or appear to be otherwise faulty, do not
operating range using both light and heavy pedal
continue with the road test until the fault has been
pressure. Note any tendency to snatch, pull or drag,
found and rectified.
and any undue delay in application or release.
Clutch pedal operation is not stiff or heavy.
Allow the vehicle to coast and note any tendency to
Initial gear engagement is smooth and there is no pull to one side, or evidence that the brakes are
evidence of clutch drag.
binding.
Handbrake control operates smoothly and the
After stopping the vehicle (not immediately after a
handbrake releases quickly and completely.
period of heavy braking), carefully check the brake
Clutch takes up the drive smoothly, without slip or temperature. A disc which feels hot, or appreciably
judder.
hotter than the others, indicates that the brake is
binding.
Gear changing is smooth, and there are no
abnormal noises or vibrations from the
After completion of the test, check for:
transmission.
Oil, coolant, hydraulic, air and fuel leaks.
The engine power output is satisfactory, full power
Abnormal temperature of any moving components
is achieved, acceleration is smooth and pedal
or assemblies, e.g. wheel hubs, transmission,
operation not stiff or heavy, and engine speed
axle etc., which might indicate overtightness or
returns to idle correctly.
lack of lubrication.
There is no excessive or abnormally colored
smoke from the engine under normal driving,
heavy load or overrun conditions.
Steering operation, including power steering
where fitted, is smooth, accurate, not excessively
heavy or with excessive free play or vibration.
Does not pull to one side and self centres
smoothly after cornering.
Speedometer, oil pressure warning lamp, coolant
temperature gauge and tachometer (where fitted)
register the correct readings or operate correctly.
Switches and controls operate smoothly and
positively, warning or indicator lights operate
correctly and the direction indicator control self
cancels when the steering is returned to the
straight ahead position.
Heating and ventilation systems work correctly
and effectively.
Brake operation and efficiency.
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